Bangkok BTS Map and Guide

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BTS (Bangkok Mass Transit System) or Skytrain is one of the most convenient methods to travel around Bangkok. It connects with Airport Rail Link at Phayathai BTS station and with MRT at Saladaeng BTS Station (Silom MRT Station)*, Sukhumvit BTS Station (Asok MRT Station) and Mo Chit BTS Station (Chatuchak MRT Station).

* It takes around 3-5 minutes to walk from Saladaeng BTS Station to Silom MRT Station.

* For 30-Day trips, it’s valid only 30 days after your first travel. After expiring, it will turn to Stored Value.

** For Student Rabbit Card, users must be a full-time student aged under 23 years old. For Senior Rabbit Card, users must be Thai aged 60 years old and over.

BTS Ticket Office

How to Purchase Rabbit Cards: Cards can be purchased at all BTS Ticket Offices. 50 Thai Baht issuing fee and 50 Thai Baht Card Deposit must be paid for purchasing a new Rabbit Card.

How to use Rabbit Cards: Tab your Rabbit Card over the card reader on automatic entry gate. Once verified, the gate will open and you will be able to walk through.

Condition: Time limit for staying in the paid area is 120 minutes.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Bangkokbits’ Tips on BTS Map and Guide” h4_font_container=”color:%23e26d25″ h4_use_theme_fonts=”yes” style=”custom” custom_background=”#f0f0f0″ custom_text=”#444444″ css=”.vc_custom_1456966765142{margin-top: 20px !important;}” use_custom_fonts_h4=”true”]1. At BTS Ticket Offices, there will be brochures about Bangkok BTS map and guide. Just take it and your life will be a lot easier.

2. If you expect to use your Rabbit Card for all public transports (BTS, MRT, BRT and Buses), Sorry for letting you down. Rabbit card can only be used for travelling with BTS.

3. All ticket machines only give changes in coins.

4. During Peak hours on weekdays, especially from 07.00 – 08.00 a.m. and from 06.00 – 07.00 pm, BTS is really packed. If possible, consider other travelling methods (MRT is also very packed but not as bad as BTS).

5. Don’t try to ask students or elders to buy Rabbit Card for you. It is against the regulation. Plus, there is a possibility that you will be asked to present your passport or other IDs.

6. There are some other interesting practices that are good to know;

Always stay behind the yellow line while waiting for a train

Don’t lean against posts and train doors

Bringing food and drink (expect Durian and smelly food) into BTS stations is fine but you aren’t allow to have them there

There are reserved seats for elders, pregnant women, children, handicapped people and monks